Fishing at Sunova Lake, Oxford County, Ontario

• Overview

  Sunova Lake sits in Oxford County, out in Ontario. Land around it is pine and birch. It runs to roughly 23 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The bank runs about 2.0 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Few waters listed in Oxford County are bigger. Start from St. Marys, 11 km down the road. For a city, London is 29 km off. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Sunova Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Oxford County cover common carp, johnny darter, white sucker, rock bass and pumpkinseed. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Sunova Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -7°C and July at about 20°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly mid December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Sunova Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Harrington Pond, 5.4 km away. Check the current arrangement for Sunova Lake.